Preconstruction Manager - Electrical (Data Center)

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. The selected candidate will support ongoing Data Center projects in South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and future locations, with up to 50% travel required. Ideally, candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S.-based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates. Jacobs’ Advanced Manufacturing group is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Preconstruction Manager – Electrical. The Preconstruction Manager will bridge the gap between engineering design and construction for major industrial projects, coordinating with internal teams and contractors to develop construction bid packages that ensure complete scope coverage. The primary objective is to provide insight on design constructability and successful construction sequencing to produce a preconstruction plan for the electrical work to be completed on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress design and constructability concerns, discrepancies or disputes related to technical interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using your construction experience to identify opportunities for schedule and cost savings based on existing design, or potential modularization capabilities of the industry.
• Identify trade partners to be involved in early contractor engagement through design phase.
• Organizing cross-discipline evaluation of electrical scope in regards to construction sequencing and ability for build out.
• Identifying risks for long lead construction activities related to site restrictions or fabrication timelines and synchronizing those with the design and construction schedule for delivery.
• Working with internal project teams to fully develop and review construction bid packages based on design for contractor award.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for full construction work breakdown structure development certifying comprehensive understanding of complete scope.
• Assist with reviews of Vendor Data Requirement (VDR) submittals during design phase for constructability and impacts to issued packages.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years experience working in Electrical engineering or 15 years experience in construction management for industrial construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent construction experience, including certified technical training.
• General understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes and standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical engineering design drawings and specifications for construction purposes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership Experience.
• Large Project Experience.
• Construction Field Experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related project management systems.
• Expertise in Electrical Equipment Commissioning/Start Up.
• Arc Flash Study knowledge.
• Data Center Experience.
• Technical sufficiency in Revit, ACC, Bluebeam and other project related programs.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized